A mouse model for MeCP2 duplication syndrome: MeCP2 overexpression impairs learning and memory and synaptic transmission.

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Published in J Neurosci on February 29, 2012

Authors

Elisa S Na1, Erika D Nelson, Megumi Adachi, Anita E Autry, Melissa A Mahgoub, Ege T Kavalali, Lisa M Monteggia

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75390-9070, USA.

Associated clinical trials:

Natural History of Rett Syndrome & Related Disorders | NCT02738281

Biobanking of Rett Syndrome and Related Disorders | NCT02705677

Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network: Neurophysiological Correlates | NCT03077308

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